Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to ...

The ancient Greek gods, the immortal characters of Greek mythology, remain a fascination around the world as do their unusual ...

Pieter Brueghel the Elder’s masterpiece captures the folly of humanity’s desire to reach heaven on its own terms.

Have you ever contemplated what it might be like to tread in the footsteps of God? Around the globe, there are holy locations where the divine presence is thought to have graced the earth. Whether you ...

Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before dying, aged just 32. Alexander the Great’s legacy has given him god-like ...

This could highlight the cultural importance and craftsmanship expertise in the area during ancient Roman times. Serapis (Greek: Σέραπις) was a Greco-Egyptian god introduced in Alexandria of Egypt in ...

Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich could owe the UK up to £1bn after a botched attempt to avoid tax on hedge fund investments, evidence seen by the BBC suggests. Leaked papers reveal ...

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been accused of dodging millions in tax payments as part of a scheme around his fleet of superyachts. Abramovich, who was sanctioned by the UK in March ...

Egypt’s been a top pick for the next God Of War for years (Sony) The future of God Of War remains unclear but a trip to Egypt is still the best bet for Kratos’ next outing. There have been ...

Slithering into the heart of mythology, religion and folklore worldwide, snakes have long either been revered as divine messengers or feared as harbingers of doom. In ancient Egypt, a rearing ...

It’s a haunting day as we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camps. Among those targeted were members of the LGBTQ+ community ...